Associate - Private Equity

Robert Walters

We're partnering with a high-growth investment platform operating across private markets, climate, and strategic infrastructure themes, seeking an Associate to join the Sydney team.

This is a broad, commercially focused role suited to candidates from Investment Banking, top-tier Consulting, Private Equity, or principal investing environments who are looking to make the move into the buy-side and step into a more entrepreneurial investment platform.

The role will work closely with senior leadership across investment analysis, transaction execution, strategic projects, portfolio support, and investor-related initiatives. Strong exposure across both commercial and investment decision-making.

Ideal background

  • Investment Banking (M&A, infra, industrials, renewables, TMT or generalist teams)
  • Top-tier strategy consulting backgrounds (Bain, McKinsey, BCG etc.)
  • Strong financial modelling and commercial analysis capability
  • High academic performance and strong communication skills
  • Interest in private markets, real assets, sustainability, infrastructure, or growth investing themes

What stands out about the opportunity

  • Genuine pathway into the buy-side for candidates coming from banking or consulting
  • Lean team with significant exposure to senior decision-makers
  • Broad role beyond pure modelling and execution
  • Exposure across investing, strategy, portfolio growth, and capital initiatives
  • Entrepreneurial culture with genuine ability to influence outcomes
  • Long-term growth opportunity within a rapidly evolving investment platform

Desired Skills and Experience

Investment Banking | Strategy Consulting | Financial Modelling | Commercial Analysis | M&A | Private Markets | Private Equity | Infrastructure | Climate Investing | Corporate Strategy | Investment Analysis | Transaction Execution | Valuation | Due Diligence | Portfolio Analysis | Strategic Projects | Funds Management | Buy-Side Opportunities | Financial Services

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or contact Bianca Loughran on +61 2 8289 3122 or ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.